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Lies?

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 5:18 a.m.

IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson lied to University and NCAA investigators about his role in recruiting violations, according to an NCAA report IU released Wednesday. IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan did not confirm or deny whether there had been any discussion to terminate Sampson’s contract. Sampson denied Wednesday he lied to investigators. VIDEO: Rick Greenspan press conference PODCAST: That's What He Said

IU recruits still analyzing new allegations

By Jordan Cohen · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 4:54 a.m.

With the revelation of the five major NCAA infractions allegedly committed by IU coach Kelvin Sampson and his coaching staff, any lingering IU recruiting questions have exploded to a new level.

Mixed reaction greets Sampson at Assembly Hall

By Chris Engel · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 4:53 a.m.

IU coach Kelvin Sampson received a mixed reaction when he stepped onto the court Wednesday night at Assembly Hall before his No. 13 men’s basketball team battled No. 15 Wisconsin. VIDEO: Greenspan, Sampson respond

Valentine’s vendors prepare for last-minute spenders

By Erica Rogers · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 4:51 a.m.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, retailers began to stress over Cupid’s romantic holiday. Several local business owners discussed the time and effort that they had to put into the holiday months before the day comes about. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

My funny valentine

By Jordan Zaslow · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 2:15 a.m.

Today, millions of Americans are trading boxes of chocolate, sprinkling rose petals on the threshold of their significant others’ houses and enjoying the 24 hours they are given to be as mushy and romantic as they please with that special someone.

NCAA: Sampson misled IU about recruiting calls

By Aaron Beard and Michael Marot · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:30 a.m.

Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff violated telephone recruiting restrictions imposed because of his previous violations at Oklahoma, then lied about it to the school and NCAA investigators, according to an NCAA report released Wednesday. MORE INFORMATION: Basketblog DOCUMENTS: NCAA allegations Letter to IU from NCAA IU press release

Ratliff parts with Sampson, team

By Michael Sanserino · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:29 a.m.

The IU men’s basketball team has only eight games remaining in its regular season schedule. Senior A.J. Ratliff will not play in any of them. The IU Athletics Department announced Tuesday that the guard has left the team.

IU falls to Wisconsin 68-66

Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:28 a.m.

The IU Men's Basketball team lost a close one to Wisconsin Wednesday night at Assembly Hall. See Thursday's IDS for more. BASKETBLOG: Coverage from the game

Around the Arts

Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:21 a.m.

Photography and DART area shows When: Noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 14 to 16 Where: School of Fine Arts, room 123 Cost: Free More Info: www.indiana.edu/~sofa/

Past, present, future expressed through the Art of Bloomington’s Black History Month

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:15 a.m.

The African American Arts Institute, sponsored by Arts Week, will present “Worlds Collide: Spirit, Soul and Body” in the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall at 6 p.m. Monday . This is just one of the upcoming events commemorating Black History Month with art at IU.

Milestone Men

By Ben Homrig · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:12 a.m.

Each season a select few NCAA coaches reach career win totals that have a number with two zeros tacked on the end. For IU this winter, two coaches have slipped under the radar to achieve huge milestones in their respective sports. In doing so, women’s tennis coach Lin Loring and wrestling coach Duane Goldman have brought great honor for Hoosier athletics.

NCAA report is a Hoosier’s worst nightmare

By Jonathan Hines · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:11 a.m.

Knowingly violated. Failed to deport himself with honesty. Failed to promote an atmosphere for compliance.

Greenspan says Sampson will coach team until further notice

By Chris Engel · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:10 a.m.

After the University received a list of five major violations committed by IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff, IU fans took to message boards and blogs, almost unanimously calling for Sampson’s job. Some fans began discussing potential replacements before any action is taken by the NCAA or the University against Sampson.

Hoosiers face Michigan State to start crucial 2-game homestand

By Brian Buckey · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:10 a.m.

The IU women’s basketball team (14-10, 7-5) begins a crucial two-game home stand tonight when it faces Michigan State (14-11, 6-7) at Assembly Hall.

Making up a musical

By Allison Tyra · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 1:04 a.m.

Though many adjectives can be applied to musicals, “improvised” is rarely among them. But IU’s Awkward Silence Comedy troupe will be changing that Thursday through Saturday at the John Waldron Arts Center.

The political gallery

By Ryan Brown · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:33 a.m.

As the country comes closer and closer to the general election, the race to the White House is unfolding like a Charles Dickens plot; each character is playing an extremely important role and adding flavor to the story.

Renowned saxophonist to perform

By Theresa Bradtke · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:31 a.m.

For hungry jazz fans seeking fulfillment, the Jacobs School of Music will host the last of three performances of the Moveable Feast of the Arts Series 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ogle Center in New Albany, Ind. at IU Southeast’s campus.

Technology, art come together

By Julia Bergman · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:30 a.m.

A new institute at IU will allow artists and scholars to collaborate on digital arts and humanities projects, such as digital music libraries and virtual reality programs. Work in the new Institute for the Digital Arts and Humanities will extend to dance, music and even literature.

Local artist helps shape IU campus

By Lara Streyle · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:28 a.m.

When she isn’t working on her own limestone sculpture pieces, local artist Amy Brier is spending her time doing commissioned work around Bloomington.

‘Symphony for Three’ to premiere today

By Savannah Worley · Thursday, Feb. 14,2008 12:26 a.m.

Instead of showing a typical version of “Romeo and Juliet,” where two young people fall deeply in love, the Bloomington Playwrights Project will present a story unafraid to examine imperfect love.